Benjamin William Smith (born 16 October 1984[2]) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a centre, second-row and lock for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL.

Smith was born in Quirindi, New South Wales,[citation needed] playing for his junior club, the Werris Creek Magpies.

Smith was a part of the 2005 Minor Premiership winning side which made it to the preliminary final before suffering a shock loss going down to North Queensland 29–0.

In June 2013, Smith was one of 12 Parramatta players that were told that their futures at the club were uncertain by coach, Ricky Stuart.

[8][9] Smith retired at the end of the 2014 NRL season, finishing his career a one club player with 152 games for the Parramatta Eels.